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In their most recent 2017 projections, PFF has the Giants finishing 11th overall in the NFC with a record of just 8-8.

11. New York Giants (8-8)

The Giants were a playoff team in 2016, but similar to the Buccaneers might have difficulty replicating their success because they have a few star players but not as much depth as other teams.

Their big offseason move of adding Brandon Marshall should help as he’s helped the other offenses he’s been on. No receiver has made more defenders miss tackles on his catches in the PFF era than Marshall’s 157. However, Eli Manning has had his PFF pass grade decrease every year since 2011, and it is rare to see any NFL player turn their career around at age 36.

Their biggest strength last year was at defensive back, but defensive backs are the position we see the least consistency in play from one year to the next.

With how competitive the NFC should be this year, the Giants will need to find a way to win a lot of close games.

The projected 8-8 finish would put the Giants in third place in the NFC East behind the Dallas Cowboys (10-6) and Philadelphia Eagles (9-7).